Colors even the colors can have special meaning in a "family crest" or coat of arms



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Flight of time; mortality

Housemark

 

Presumably adopted by the bearers as forms of unique identification of European homes

Huitfoil
(double quatrefoil)



Mark of cadency for the ninth son

Human Head

 

Honour (if the head of a Blackamoor, it refers to deeds of prowess in the Crusades)

Humettee

 

Describes an element that does not touch the sides of the shield

Hunting Horn



One who is fond of the chase, of high pursuits

Hydra (dragon with seven heads)

 

Conquest of a very powerful enemy

Increscent/Increment

 

One who has been honored by the sovereign; hope of greater glory (crescent with horns to the dexter)

Inescutcheon

 

See "Escutcheon of Pretence"

Infinity Symbol



Infinity

Insignia - Marine Corps



 

Insignia - Naval Academy



 

Ivy Leaves

 

Strong and lasting friendship

Inkhorn or Inkwell

 

Art of writing and educated employment

Jessamine (white quatrefoil)

See "Quatrefoil"

Hope and joy

Jessant de lis

 

With a fleur-de-lis shooting out, i.e., from the mouth of a leopard or lion; Represents dominion over France.

Keys

 

Guardianship and dominion

Knight (especially on horseback)

 

The soul guiding the body; man's journey through life

Labarum (Constantine's Cross)

 

Good omen; Christianity

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